The Spanish Tennis Federation (RFET), which on Thursday issued a statement as a show of support for the Navy players who had been confined in Melbourne without being able to leave the room (he cited Alcaraz and Vilella, and not Badosa) having detected positive for COVID on his flight from Doha, he sent another this Friday to the media to “clarify” what was stated in said letter and apologize “to Tennis Australia if it had interpreted it as” a criticism “of their” working methods “. However, The RFET reiterates its request to seek safe training options for Spanish tennis players affected by isolation for 14 days.
For your interest, we reproduce the entire statement:
The RFET wants to clarify several points of its statement referring to the Australian Open and Tennis Australia:
-First, apologize to Tennis Australia If our statement at some point has been interpreted as a criticism of their working methods, nothing is further from our intention
–The RFET thanks Tennis Australia for the effort to organize, in these moments so complicated by the world pandemic, the first Grand Slam of the season, something vital for our tennis players who are going to compete again and generate resources
–The Australian Government has demonstrated the effectiveness of its measures against Covid-19, as reflected by the evolution of the disease in this country, which is setting an example for the world.
–The RFET wants to reiterate its solidarity with all the players who have tested positive. He also wants to support Spanish athletes who, due to different circumstances, are going through a strict 14-day confinement.
–Our intention, with the previous statement, was to request the AO, with the utmost respect for their skills, the possibility of exploring safe training options for Spanish tennis players affected by isolation for 14 days. This initiative is based on good faith and in no way calls into question the actions of the Australian Government or the AO.
–The RFET reiterates the recognition of both organizations for the effort made to organize the event. We know that the simple fact that Tennis continues to move forward, despite the difficulties, is welcome news for our Players.